Smoothies featuring pear

Spring Detox Smoothie

Spring Detox SmoothieThis smoothie is perfect to consume in the spring – the natural detox season.

If you’re like me, you feel a natural urge to detox after a long winter. Consuming spicy, bitter, and astringent foods help the body shed excess fat and proteins stored during the winter months.

This recipe combines the different foods that help your body detox. Here’s a quick rundown of each.

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The Official Glowing Green Smoothie

The Official Glowing Green SmoothieThis is not a Healthy Smoothie HQ original recipe, but rather the brainchild of the vibrant Kimberly Snyder. This smoothie is so awesome I had to re-post it on my site.

What sets this green smoothie apart from the competition is the sheer amount of green vegetables it calls for.

Greens are in a class of their own providing an abundance of vitamins, minerals, and overall nutrition. By blending your greens you help break down the cell wall and unlock all the key nutrients for your body to absorb and assimilate.

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Ginger Pear Green Smoothie

Ginger Pear Green SmoothieTreat yourself to this easy to make green smoothie that packs plenty of nutrition. If you’re new to green smoothies, this is a good one to start with. If you’re a smoothie veteran, start with the basic version of this recipe and get creative with the add-ons to build your own nutrient dense tasty green treat.

The ingredients in this smoothie offer much in the way of nutrition. Let’s first explore what pear can do for you.

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